Strong's G3736 · Greek
ὀρύσσω
orusso · /or-oos'-so/
Definition
apparently a primary verb; to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig:--dig.
KJV: dig
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀρύσσω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
Matthew 25:18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3736 (orusso) mean?
apparently a primary verb; to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig:--dig.
How many times does G3736 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3736 (ὀρύσσω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “digged.”
How is orusso translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3736 is rendered as “digged” (3×).